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nShield general purpose HSMs

nShield HSMs provide a hardened, tamper-resistant environment for secure cryptographic processing, key generation and protection, encryption, key management, and more. nShield hardware security modules are available in a range of FIPS 140-2 & 140-3 certified form factors and support a variety of deployment scenarios.

Our Portfolio

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nShield 5c HSM


nShield 5c HSMs are security appliances that deliver cryptographic services to applications across the network, in the cloud, and in hybrid environments. Deliver cryptographic key services to applications distributed across servers and virtual machines with Entrust’s crypto-agile, highly scalable, next-generation hardware security modules (HSMs).
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nShield 5s HSM


nShield 5s HSMs are PCIe cards that perform encryption, digital signing, and key generation for an extensive range of commercial and custom-built applications, including certificate authorities, code signing, and more.
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nShield Connect


Enhance security with nShield Connect HSMs - certified, networked appliances providing cryptographic key services across servers and virtual machines.
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nShield Solo


Learn about PCIe cards and how the nShield Solo HSM can help you protect your cryptographic operations.
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nShield as a Service


Discover how nShield as a Service (nSaaS) can help your organization leverage cryptographic services in the cloud.
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nShield Edge


nShield Edge hardware security modules (HSMs) are portable USB-connected HSMs that provide cryptographic key services for low-volume transaction environments.
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nShield HSMi


Certified hardware designed to deliver scalable cryptographic services for issuance software

HSM Management and Monitoring

Cut operational costs, increase uptime, and improve efficiency by managing and overseeing your nShield HSMs from one location. Learn more about each product below.

Over 150 Entrust nShield HSM Partner Integrations

Entrust nShield HSMs provide high-assurance security for a broad range of common use cases. With more than 150 alliance partners and validated partner integrations available, our hardware security modules are uniquely built to mitigate risk and secure your critical business applications across multiple use cases.

The nShield Difference: Security World

Only nShield HSMs feature Security World, a specialized architecture that provides unmatched capabilities in several crucial areas:

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Full Control

Security World provides strong, granular controls over the access and usage of keys and policies.

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Easier Backups

Unlike alternatives that require backup HSMs and labor-intensive HSM cloning, Security World enables simple, automated backups of HSM files.

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Scalability and Flexibility

Security World delivers unlimited key storage and the flexibility needed to align your HSM operations with your organization’s specific needs.

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Streamlined HSM Operations

nShield HSMs can be managed centrally based on unified policy and operational administration, no matter how many nShields you deploy.

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Product Uses

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Public Key Infrastructure

nShield HSMs generate and protect root and certificate authority (CA) keys, providing support for PKIs across a variety of use cases.

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Code Signing

nShield HSMs sign your application code so you can ensure that your software remains secure, unaltered and authentic.

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Digital Certificates

nShield HSMs create digital certificates for credentialing and authenticating proprietary electronic devices for IoT applications and other network deployments.

nShield Software Products

CodeSafe

Develop and execute sensitive code within a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified nShield hardware security module.

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Software Option Packs

Software that extends the capability of your HSMs to fit your needs.

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